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[–] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

We’re going to have to disagree about allegiance being a behavioral motivator since means a strong feeling of support. That seems impossible to express in any way except motivated action.

People who want something from you for less than it is worth will try to convince you that loyalty is something you owe them or that they have earned from you

On this we totally agree. It’s bullshit.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

    No, I agree that allegiance is a behavioral motivator, but I think it is distinct from loyalty and that people tend to conflate the concepts (similar to how people sometimes conflate or confuse infer/imply and borrow/lend).

    Loyalty, a behavior, can be observed; allegiance, a commitment (maybe supported by emotion, maybe not), cannot.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    Allegiance and loyalty are synonyms. Both are nouns. They are defined in terms of each other:

    loyalty
    Word forms: plural loyalties
    uncountable noun
    Loyalty is the quality of staying firm in your friendship or support for someone or something.
    I have sworn an oath of loyalty to the monarchy. [+ to]
    This is seen as a reward for the army's loyalty during a barracks revolt earlier this month.

    Synonyms: faithfulness, commitment, devotion, allegiance

    allegiance
    Word forms: plural allegiances
    variable noun
    Your allegiance is your support for and loyalty to a particular group, person, or belief.
    My allegiance to Kendall and his company ran deep. [+ to]
    ...a community driven by strong ties and allegiances.

    Synonyms: loyalty, duty, obligation, devotion

    --Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers
    
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